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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Projects & Energy (International Firms)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Our track record of advising clients on high profile and significant cross-border transactions, projects, disputes and debt and equity financings, has earned us a reputation for being a market-leading India practice. We are regularly the firm of choice for both international clients and Indian corporates in relation to their most important matters in India as well as overseas. We are also at the forefront of the energy sector, contributing to conversations and advising on first-in-market transactions and projects. Our practice is based across our London, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong offices and operates as one adaptable team that can be tailored as required.

Due to Indian regulation, we are precluded from having offices on the ground in India and practising Indian law. However we have strong relationships with top Indian law firms with whom we work to deliver a seamless service.

Clients (6)

  • State Bank of India
  • SMBC
  • Société Générale
  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Agricole CIB
  • MUFG

Industries (5)

  • Infrastructure
  • Energy
  • Oil and gas
  • Power
  • Renewables

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Projects & Energy (International Firms) - India

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a highly regarded team with considerable experience advising Indian energy clients on cross-border M&A transactions and overseas project development. Additionally, the team is consulted by international lenders and investors regarding projects in India. Especially active advising on mining and renewable energy projects, it is fully capable of providing counsel on financing and disputes relating to projects. The firm's robust bench of experts are drawn primarily from offices in London and Singapore.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised JSW Neo Energy on its acquisition of O2 Power from EQT Infrastructure and Temasek for approximately USD1.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • They have very extensive experience with renewables and work well with Indian borrowers, not to mention they have a good understanding of the Indian market.

    Projects & Energy (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific

  • HSF Kramer has an excellent and knowledgeable team which is top notch in every aspect of the matter from beginning to end.

    Projects & Energy (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin Kavanagh
    Martin Kavanagh

    Martin Kavanagh

    Martin Kavanagh of Herbert Smith Freehills' London office is highly regarded for advising on project and energy transactions in the renewables sector.
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  • Dhananjaya Chak
    Dhananjaya Chak

    Dhananjaya Chak

    Dhananjaya Chak is head of the firm's India finance practice group and is regularly mandated on the financing of solar projects for both lenders and borrowers.

    • Dhananjaya Chak is a very dynamic and solution-oriented lawyer.

      Projects & Energy (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific

    • I would definitely recommend Dhananjaya Chak. He is wonderful to work with as everything is always well explained and his responses to any of our questions are very prompt.

      Projects & Energy (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific
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Ranked Individuals at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP (2)

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    Dhananjaya Chak

    Head of Projects & Energy (International Firms)

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